Chapter 960: Fairy Plays the Zither |
"Hmm?”
Detecting the power on Li Hao’s sword, the Mixed Heaven Saint was slightly startled. His pupils contracted slightly—was this borrowing the power of the Heavenly Dao?
He had faintly felt the aura of the Heavenly Dao from Li Hao.
But such methods were possessed only by Supreme Saints… His eyes flashed with a chilling realization, and suddenly he summoned the power of the Heavenly Dao, sealing the surrounding heavens and earth.
In doing so, he could cut off Li Hao’s source of power—this was the reason why Supreme Saints could effortlessly kill Three Calamities Saints.
However, Li Hao’s heavenly maneuvering was astonishingly swift. Sensing the seal, a thread of Celestial Venerable’s will he had fused with emitted a cold snort, radiating boundless power that easily shattered the sealing force.
All this happened in a single instant. Li Hao’s sword light had already slashed out violently. The thunderlight in the sky dissipated, and the ancient mountain’s surrounding Dao retreated and scattered, shattering the sight that had persisted for countless years.
Boom!
The sword light ripped through the void, seemingly severing time itself. Countless Law Origins and dazzling Sword Intent converged into a single move, as if capturing the essence of immortality.
The space atop the ancient mountain exploded, unleashing chaotic black light. The Mixed Heaven Saint was somewhat dazed—the slight pain from his horn made him realize he was actually injured!
That was his most hardened part, his sharpest weapon, yet it had been damaged.
Amid the turbulent destruction, Li Hao’s figure did not flee but instead closed in at high speed.
His entire body burned as if engulfed by Divine Flame, Divine Blood boiled, and his Dao Bone mended continuously amidst shattering. Although this one sword had managed to block the Mixed Heaven Saint’s attack, the vibrating forces of the Extreme Strength Saint Path left him wounded.
Fortunately, his healing speed now meant that minor injuries were nearly instantaneous to recover. Even if his physical body were destroyed, he could be reborn at extreme speed, seemingly becoming truly immortal.
With the All Heavens Star Vein’s blessings, his condition rose from rock bottom back to peak state in just an instant.
The second sword!
Li Hao poured every ounce of his strength into the next slash, showcasing the entirety of the Extreme Realm, while also tapping into two Final Realm states.
Boom!
Unprepared for Li Hao’s sudden move, the Mixed Heaven Saint retaliated in anger, swinging a claw as if tearing apart the sky, unleashing an overwhelming force toward Li Hao.
The frightful vibrations rang out again, yet Li Hao pierced through the shockwaves unscathed, his body covered in wounds that healed instantaneously.
The third sword!
Li Hao seemed tireless, continuing his relentless strikes.
"You deserve to die!!”
The Mixed Heaven Saint raged furiously. As a dignified Supreme Saint, to be forced into defense by Li Hao was an unprecedented humiliation.
What was even more terrifying was that Li Hao’s power could actually contend against his own!
Despite being merely a Single Calamity cultivator, Li Hao could wield exaggerated heavenly power. The Mixed Heaven Saint stopped opposing Li Hao move for move, realizing that Li Hao’s rate of energy replenishment slightly exceeded his own.
His massive form descended rapidly, like a monstrous black beast, aiming his sharp horn directly at Li Hao with destructive force.
The Extreme Strength Saint Path Domain enveloped the area, radiating terrifying might capable of tearing the earth apart.
"With just a Second Tribulation Emperor Weapon, let’s see how you crack my defenses!”
Murderous intent filled the Mixed Heaven Saint’s eyes as he unleashed a claw toward Li Hao.
Dazzling sword light exploded forth, shaking his claws back. However, just as the Mixed Heaven Saint had claimed, while Li Hao’s strikes were sharp, they could not penetrate his armor-like defenses.
Let alone breaking through completely—his dripping blood would enable instant regeneration.
As someone who had sanctified their flesh and cultivated to the level of Supreme Saint, his physical body was akin to the strongest Emperor’s Weapon, comparable to a Sixth Tribulation Emperor Weapon.
In the Land of All Saints, weapons capable of injuring him were few and far between.
Apart from the Source Ancestor, only the Medical Saint’s poisons stood a chance.
A thunderous sound echoed as the Mixed Heaven Saint’s claw struck Li Hao forcefully. Quick to avoid being caught, Li Hao countered with rapid sword strikes, bouncing away from the impact.
His sword momentum blazed like a scorching sun, elusive yet cutting, slashing repeatedly at the claw. Yet, it was as though he were hitting Divine Iron—failing even to leave a scratch.
"Too hard.”
Li Hao’s expression darkened. This was his near-full-power burst, yet he barely managed a stalemate against such a foe. Against other Supreme Saints, he might even have injured them, but fate had him pitted against the Mixed Heaven Saint.
Among the myriad Supreme Saints, the Mixed Heaven Saint was one of the stronger ones.
"Continuing like this will lead only to a draw—I won’t be able to kill him.”
The Heaven and Earth Treasures he had plundered earlier allowed his cultivation to rise rapidly through tribulations, but compared to the depth of the Supreme Saints, his foundation was still far too shallow.
Unable to kill, there was no sense in continuing the fight. Prolonging it might attract the Dragon Saint or the Source Ancestor, which wouldn’t bode well.
In the midst of considering his options, Li Hao fought while retreating. Every strike was executed with full force, as only this allowed him to hold his ground against the Mixed Heaven Saint.
"Trying to escape?”
The Mixed Heaven Saint continued his close quarters assault, his massive body remarkably agile. Li Hao could only dodge by attacking.
Seeing through Li Hao’s intentions, the Mixed Heaven Saint sneered. Despite Li Hao’s recurring surprises and unforeseen strength, ultimately his cultivation time was still too short, and his Second Tribulation Emperor Weapon posed no real threat to the Mixed Heaven Saint.
Supreme Saints, as the pinnacle powerhouses of the All Heavens, controlled roughly eighty percent of its cultivation resources and incense fire. The remaining resources were fought over by Old Three Calamity Saints and other Saints.
This was why it was so difficult for Semi-Saints to contend for incense fire—most of it resided in the hands of Supreme Saints. Not even Saints had enough, let alone gifting it to Semi-Saints.
"Prison of Heaven!”
Suddenly, the Mixed Heaven Saint raised his hand. The Extreme Strength Saint Path Domain in his palm emanated a formidable suction power, enveloping ten thousand miles around him as he deployed his flesh-based Divine Skills.